Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from December 11, 2009 to December 11, 2009 in all categories.
Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition Tryouts
Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition is accepting applications through Dec. 11. Top prize is $2,500. Visit LivermoresTalentCompetition.com for details.
Business Builder Networking
A breakfast meeting is held at 7 a.m., on the first and third Wednesday of every month, at the Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. This group of business persons are dedicated to enhancing careers through exchange of social/professional contacts. Each occupation is represented once. The First two meetings free. Call 829-5620.
Chess Club
Residents are trying to start a Pleasanton Chess Club, primarily for kids. Anyone interested can email PleasantonChess@yahoo.com. Please provide email address, name, phone number and USCF rating, if any.
Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club meets at 11:45 a.m. Fridays at Vic's AllStar Kitchen, 201 A Main St. For information, call 1-800-Kiwanis.
Farmers Market
Island Earth's farmers market is open from noon to 6 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays in the parking lot between Macy's and Sears at Stoneridge Shopping Center. It features organic produce, artisan wares, fresh flowers and more. Call 415-834-5358 or visit islandearthfarmersmarket.org.
Mansion Winetaster Dinner at Elliston Vineyards
Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Road in Sunol, hosts its Holiday Winetaster Dinner Dec. 5, 11 and 12. A champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 5-course meal with Elliston wine pairings. Tickets are $85. Call 862-2377 or visit www.elliston.com.
Figurative work by Barbara Stanton
Figurative work by Barbara Stanton will be featured at the Wild Vine, 2187 First St., Livermore from Dec. 10 to 31. An artist reception will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Most drawings and paintings are drawn from life at the Figure Drawing Workshop on Friday mornings at the Bothwell Center.
Heavenly Vistas
This exhibit features photography with encaustic wax painting and encaustic landscape paintings from contemporary California artists Thea Schrack and Paula Wenzl Bellacera. It is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 26 at Deer Ridge Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore. A reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5. Call 866-561-0838.
Model Trains at Blackhawk Museum
The European Train Enthusiasts will be bringing their exhibition of HO Scale Model trains to the Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 27 to Jan. 17. With hand built miniature countrysides and an assortment of locomotives and engineers, this exhibition shows the European rail experience. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniros and children 6 and under are free. Call 736-2280 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
Xmas Trees for Wishes
Support the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation by purchasing a tree from Nov. 27 to Dec. 22 at Alpine Christmas Trees, 6407 Tassajara Road, Dublin. Proceeds will help grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Holiday Store, 1987 F Santa Rita Road, is open. It features wreaths, trees, ornaments, dishes, decorator items, music, books and clothing. All proceeds go to fund research, and patient services.
Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Bored with their annual performance of Charles Dicken's classic, this trio of actors decide to perform all the beloved holiday classics plus Christmas traditions around the world in one ensemble piece. This is a holiday performance not to be missed. Adults $16, Kids $12, Matinees $10 For more information, call Kathy Heimann at 925-973-ARTS or e-mail kheimann@sanramon.ca.gov or visit www.sanramonperformingarts.com. Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon
Holiday Food Drive
Pleasanton CPA firm, JL Consulting is coordinating a holiday food drive benefiting people in need served by the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Donations of nutritious non-perishable foods can be dropped off at 1024 Serpentine Lane, Suite 105 in Pleasanton from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Dec. 11. Call 846-1859 or email info@jlcpa.net.
Holiday Shorts
Join teen improv team Creatures of Impulse as they perform Holiday Shorts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Audience suggestions will inspire holiday themed games, scenes and audience interactions. Tickets are $8 or $5 for students with ID in advance, or $10 at the door. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicartstickets.org.
Food Pantry at Valley Bible Church
The Food Pantry at Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Drive, has an open pantry from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It can be reached from Wheels route 3. It will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, but will be open the Sunday before the holidays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Dec. 20 and 27. Donations of food are by Valley Bible Church, Centerpointe Church, Valley Community Church, Boy Scout Troop 941, and Pleasanton Middle School. Call 426-2492.
Cinderella
Cinderella is a fun-filled version of a "fabulously fractured" fairy tale. The audience will be invited to cheer, clap and shout "Presto!" to transform Cinderella for the ball. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19; and 11 a.m. Dec. 13 and 20. Tickets are $12-$20 for adults and $8-$16 for children and seniors. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicartstickets.org.
Computer Tutoring
One-on-one computer tutoring is available every day at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The tutor works with you on topics where you need help with no formal program to follow. Internet, Word, photo editing, etc. Cost is $1.50 an hour for residents. For an appointment, call 931-5365.
PC Users Group
The PC User Group meets monthly at 10 a.m., on the fourth Thursday of the month, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. You don't need to be an expert to attend, all skill levels are invited. Agenda is posted on pleasenior.googlepages.com; call 931-5365.
Little League Registration
2010 Spring Registration is now open for the three Pleasanton Little Leagues. Register online now at www.sportability.com/pll. Walk-up registration us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Sports Park, field 5. Info and registration night is from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 3 at Donlon Elementary.
Animal Fosters Needed
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is looking for fosters for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. We provide training on how to be a foster, food and vet care; you provide love and a place for them to stay until they are adopted. For cats/kittens call Linda 961-0260 for dogs/puppies call Lisa 355-9039. Visit www.tvar.org.
Ongoing Volunteer Drivers Needed
Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley is looking for Volunteer Drivers to transport seniors to their medical appointments. The Senior Transportation Program supplements existing public and paratransit services by providing rides via volunteer drivers. For information, call Jennifer at 931-5387.
Reading Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer for a worthwhile cause, consider becoming a Barton Reading Tutor. No experience is necessary and training and materials are free of charge. There are currently over 80 volunteer tutors making a difference for over 160 Pleasanton students. Call Christina Clark at 596-0292 or email christina.clark2@comcast.net.
Conversations
Join TV30 host Robin Fahr for "Managing Your Money" and "PowerCranks." Guests Steve Wilcox of Summit Financial Group discusses money management and Frank Day, M.D. talks about his new invention. On Channel 30 weekdays at 11:30 a.m.
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